Chronically Online Ep. #1: VMA Trophy Handoff Outrage, while Matt & Abby Leave Parenting on “Do Not Disturb”

Daisy Martinez and Alyssa Earnest • October 7, 2024

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In the very first episode of Chronically Online, hosts Alyssa Earnest and Daisy Martinez discuss the backlash Tyla received at the Video Music Awards for handing off her trophy to Lil Nas X so she could give her acceptance speech. Additionally, we break down the hot topic circulating the internet: TikTok influencers Matt & Abby leaving their two children (1 and 2 years old) alone in their hotel room while they went to dinner.

Chronically Online explores current pop culture news happening on the internet. Join us as we spill the tea on the latest pop culture trends.

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Daisy Martinez, Social Media Staffer

(she/her) Daisy is a senior journalism major and a film minor who hopes to work in social media or the TV industry in the future. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies or hanging out with her friends.

Alyssa Earnest, A&E Staffer

(she/her) Alyssa Earnest is a fourth-year journalism major hoping to work as a music journalist in the future. Outside of school and work, she likes listening to music, play simulation video games like Animal Crossing and trying different coffee shops around Sacramento.